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  • The U.S. plan calls for placing land- and sea-based radars and interceptors in European locations, including Romania and Poland, over the next decade and upgrading them over time.

    Dmitry Medvedev, Russia President, Says Missiles May Target U.S. Missile Defense Sites 2011

  • Until 1992 land- and submarine-based nuclear weapons, had been under separate commands, the Air Force and Navy.

    How the End Begins Ron Rosenbaum 2011

  • Separately, Mr. Bacon's foundation supports about 100 environmental organizations focusing on land- and water-conservation issues.

    Helping Protect the Hudson River Melanie Grayce West 2011

  • Relying solely on land- or sea-launched missiles for mainland strikes may prove to be destabilizing in a crisis, whereas stealthy manned bombers that can be recalled can serve to hold major targets at risk while preserving operational flexibility.

    Watch Out for China's Air Force Michael Auslin 2011

  • While acknowledging the park is on private property, Mr. Croft says the city made a bad land- use decision when it sold off the open land that has become more critical as the neighborhood has grown more dense.

    Residents Gird to Keep Park Maura Webber Sadovi 2011

  • The U.S. has since announced plans to place land- and sea-based radars and interceptor rockets in different European locations, stepping up and upgrading the system over a decade.

    Russia May Target U.S. Missile Defense Sites Alan Cullison 2011

  • Until 1992 land- and submarine-based nuclear weapons, had been under separate commands, the Air Force and Navy.

    How the End Begins Ron Rosenbaum 2011

  • Relying solely on land- or sea-launched missiles for mainland strikes may prove to be destabilizing in a crisis, whereas stealthy manned bombers that can be recalled can serve to hold major targets at risk while preserving operational flexibility.

    The Growing Threat From China's Air Force Michael Auslin 2011

  • Consequently, the end of World War II launched another conflict: postwar arguments about the relative effectiveness of land- and carrier-based airpower with an eye toward the emerging Army-Navy rivalry for postwar funds and missions.

    Whirlwind Barrett Tillman 2010

  • Coordination of the various air forces, including land- and carrier-based Navy and Marine air groups, and integration of the British Pacific Fleet BPF into the American Fast Carrier Task Force, were substantial achievements on a scale never to be repeated.

    Whirlwind Barrett Tillman 2010

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